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Laikipia Air Base (HKNY/NYK) — Nanyuki, Kenya

Laikipia Air Base (HKNY/NYK) serves Nanyuki, Kenya. Field elevation is 6250 ft.

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Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

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Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HKNY
Name: Laikipia Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 0.032933
Longitude: 37.026901
Elevation: 6250 ft
Country: Kenya
Municipality: Nanyuki
IATA Code: NYK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Kenya Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); 24 hours possible with complete docs
Landing Lead Time: 72 business hours (official); longer recommended for first-time operators

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require KCAA notification, 2-3 days for processing.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HKNY. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HKNL Nanyuki Airport 6 NM HKNI Nyeri Airport 24 NM HKIS Isiolo Airport 39 NM HKSB Samburu Airport 43 NM HKEM Embu Airport 46 NM HKNK Nakuru Airport 56 NM HKMI Maralal (Kisima) Airport 57 NM HKNV Naivasha Airport 61 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HKNY require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Laikipia Air Base (Kenya). Permit details for Kenya
Where is HKNY located?: Laikipia Air Base (HKNY) is located in Nanyuki, Kenya.
What is the IATA code for HKNY?: The IATA code for Laikipia Air Base is NYK.

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